More men now taking vitamin supplements

A growing number of men are now taking vitamin supplements in a bid to keep themselves healthy for longer, according to a poll.

Analysts at Mintel discovered that these tablets and capsules are being consumed regularly by 38 per cent of men, although this is still behind the 46 per cent recorded for women.

The UK market for dietary supplements aimed directly at men also increased by 25 per cent last year and is now worth £5.1 million.

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One in five men takes vitamins when feeling run down, while 56 per cent of respondents admitted they hope to improve their immune system with supplements and 40 per cent reported better bone health as their aim.

Last year, a study at the Heart of Birmingham Primary Care Trust found that giving out vitamin D supplements free at doctors' surgeries or pharmacies could significantly cut deficiency levels in Britain, something that is becoming a growing problem.

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